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TRANSCRIPT
FampB Health Care Webinar
By Robert Aronson Loan Huynh
February 8 2017
DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE MAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
Objectives of Program
bull Skill-BuildingExpanding Recruitment Toolbox
bull Making Immigration Work for Physician Recruitment and Retention
bull A Brief Immigration Update
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
The Elephant in the Room The Executive Order
bull What it initially stated bull What it says today bull What will happen in the future
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What May Be Coming In the Future
bull Needs of General Business Community
bull H-1B Reform bull Worksite Enforcement
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
bull Interplay with Healthcare Reform (Obamacare)
bull IMG Interests (Stabilization) bull Foreseeability in Process bull Patient Issues
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFING WHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Definition of Terms
What is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE MAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
Objectives of Program
bull Skill-BuildingExpanding Recruitment Toolbox
bull Making Immigration Work for Physician Recruitment and Retention
bull A Brief Immigration Update
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
The Elephant in the Room The Executive Order
bull What it initially stated bull What it says today bull What will happen in the future
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What May Be Coming In the Future
bull Needs of General Business Community
bull H-1B Reform bull Worksite Enforcement
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
bull Interplay with Healthcare Reform (Obamacare)
bull IMG Interests (Stabilization) bull Foreseeability in Process bull Patient Issues
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFING WHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Definition of Terms
What is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Objectives of Program
bull Skill-BuildingExpanding Recruitment Toolbox
bull Making Immigration Work for Physician Recruitment and Retention
bull A Brief Immigration Update
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
The Elephant in the Room The Executive Order
bull What it initially stated bull What it says today bull What will happen in the future
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What May Be Coming In the Future
bull Needs of General Business Community
bull H-1B Reform bull Worksite Enforcement
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
bull Interplay with Healthcare Reform (Obamacare)
bull IMG Interests (Stabilization) bull Foreseeability in Process bull Patient Issues
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFING WHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Definition of Terms
What is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
The Elephant in the Room The Executive Order
bull What it initially stated bull What it says today bull What will happen in the future
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What May Be Coming In the Future
bull Needs of General Business Community
bull H-1B Reform bull Worksite Enforcement
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
bull Interplay with Healthcare Reform (Obamacare)
bull IMG Interests (Stabilization) bull Foreseeability in Process bull Patient Issues
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFING WHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Definition of Terms
What is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
What May Be Coming In the Future
bull Needs of General Business Community
bull H-1B Reform bull Worksite Enforcement
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
bull Interplay with Healthcare Reform (Obamacare)
bull IMG Interests (Stabilization) bull Foreseeability in Process bull Patient Issues
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFING WHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Definition of Terms
What is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
bull Interplay with Healthcare Reform (Obamacare)
bull IMG Interests (Stabilization) bull Foreseeability in Process bull Patient Issues
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFING WHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Definition of Terms
What is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFING WHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Definition of Terms
What is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Definition of Terms
What is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Why Even Consider International Physicians bull Shortages in Physician Workforce bull Regard as Non-Traditional Physician Provider
Source bull Immigration Steers IMGs into Hard-to-Fill
Positions o Geographic o Practice Specialty o Safety-Net Positions
bull Immigration as Retention Tool
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
bull Time bull Expense bull Working with Attorneys (Ouch) bull CulturalLinguistic Concerns bull StabilityDuration of Commitment bull Concerns with Clinical Capabilities bull Complexity of Immigration Process
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate bull Contact Immigration Counsel Early in
Recruitment Cycle bull Get Strategy Memo
o Great Recruitment Initiative o Troubleshoot at the Beginning
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments bull Understand Objectives of IMG
o Good JobCareer Advancement o Stable Immigration
bull Address Immigration Objectives Up-Front bull Form the TeamInvolve Immigration Counsel bull Sensitive to DependentsSpousal Issues bull Demystify Permanent Resident Process bull Consider Transparent IMG Policy
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
i J-1 Exchange Visitor ii H-1B Temporary Worker iii Permanent Resident
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
J-1 Exchange Visitor
copy 20__ Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
bull Temporary Non-immigrant Visa bull Limited to Graduate Medical
Education bull Seven Years Duration bull Mandatory Two-Year Home
Residential Obligation
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
bull As long as the obligation remains in existence a J-1 physician is ineligible for o H-1B Visa o Permanent Residence
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
bull Get a Waiver bull Return to Home Country for Two
Years bull O-1 Option (Quite Selective) as Alien
of Extraordinary Abilities
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options bull Exceptional Hardship to Anchor
Relative bull Persecution bull Sponsorship by Government Agency
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
Single Reason To Serve the Public Interest
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
4 Government Waiver Paradigms
bull Physician-Scientist (NIH) bull USG Employer (VA US Army) bull Federal Government Agencies (HHS or
Regional Agencies) bull State Departments of Health (Conrad
State 30 Waiver)
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
bull Administered by State Department of Health bull Limit of 30 waivers per fiscal year o FLEX Waivers for Non-Medically
Underserved Placements o 20 ndash 30 Waivers Restricted to
HPSAMUAMUP bull Opens October 1 bull Valid for Primary Care or Specialty Care
Physicians
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Underlying Policy
To Expand the Safety-Net to Medically Vulnerable Patient Populations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
If Waiver Granted Then What
bull 3-Year H-1B Obligation bull Need to Fulfill or Else Ineligibility for
Permanent Residence bull Retention Function
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
bull Temporary Non-immigrant bull Six Years Duration bull Employer SponsoredEmployer
Specific bull Workhorse for Professional
Employment
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
bull H-1B Cap Subject bull H-1B Cap Exempt
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
What is the H-1B Cap
bull 65000 H-1B Visa Numbers + 20000 Supplement
bull Application Period Opens April 1st bull Demand Substantially Exceeds
Supply
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
bull J-1 Waivered Physicians bull Universities bull Non-Profit University Affiliated Entities bull Many H-1B Extensions bull Miscellaneous Other Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
bull All Other H-1B Sponsorship Situations
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Permanent Residence Options Two Basic Options
bull PERM Labor Certification Application bull National Interest Waiver
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
bull Need for Advanced Planning bull Putting Together the Team bull Make Immigration Work for your
Recruitment Program bull Make Immigration Work for your
Retention Program
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-
Contact Information
Robert Aronson Phone 6124927260 Email raronsonfredlawcom
Loan Huynh Phone 6124927165 Email lhuynhfredlawcom
Presented by
copy 2017 Fredrikson amp Byron PA
- FampB Health Care Webinar
- DISCOVER YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGEMAKING IMG RECRUITMENT WORK FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Objectives of Program
- The Elephant in the RoomThe Executive Order
- What May Be Coming In the Future
- Specific Impact on IMG Recruitment
- WHAT IS GOING ON IN HEALTHCARE STAFFINGWHERE DOES IMMIGRATION FIT IN
- Definition of Terms
- Why Even Consider International Physicians
- Disincentives to IMG Recruitment
- What to Do When Considering IMG Candidate
- How to Get Competitive Edge in IMG Recruitments
- Three (3) Paradigms of IMG Recruitment
- J-1 Exchange Visitor
- What is a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Implications of Two-Year Residence Obligation
- J-1 Physicianrsquos Options Upon Conclusion of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
- J-1 Waiver Options 3 Options
- Why Would Government Agency Override IMGrsquos Return to Home Country
- 4 Government Waiver Paradigms
- Conrad State 30 Waiver Program
- Underlying Policy
- If Waiver Granted Then What
- What is H-1B Temporary Work Classification
- Two Types of H-1B Sponsorships
- What is the H-1B Cap
- Who is Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Who is Subject to the H-1B Cap
- Importance of Determining Up-Front Whether Case is Subject To or Exempt from H-1B Cap
- Permanent Residence OptionsTwo Basic Options
- Final Thoughts Putting the Pieces Together
- Contact Information
-